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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.82, 707.25 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.82, 707.25 and 378 is: 521.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.82 : 707.25 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.82/707.25 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.82x = 707.25 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.82x = 267,340.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,340.50/512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.31

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